Two rabbits saved from house fire caused by faulty sewing machine

Two rabbits have been rescued from a house fire caused by a faulty sewing machine (Image: Louth Fire Station)

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“The pictures show just how vital it is to close your doors. It may just save your life or your rabbits.”

The incident happened at around 3.20pm on Wednesday, February 5.

A fire service spokesperson said: “Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called at 3.19pm to a property fire on Wallis Road in Louth.

The incident happened at around 3.20pm on Wednesday, February 5 (Image: Louth Fire Station)

"Crews from Louth and Binbrook attended and used breathing apparatus, a hose reel, two thermal imaging cameras and a ventilation fan to extinguish it.

“This incident resulted in severe damage by fire to an electric sewing machine with damage by fire to the lounge, stairs and landing of the house. The cause was an electrical fault in the sewing machine."